HR 9798. Authorize a fed. Civil defense program, motion to go into committee.

On Dec 20, 1950, the House voted 244–0 (HR 9798). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 157–0, Republicans 87–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 244
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Dec 20, 1950

By party

Democrats157 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans87 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 9798: To authorize a Federal civil defense program, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 9798. Authorize a fed. Civil defense…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-270/hr-9798-authorize-a-fed-civil-defense-program-motion (accessed 2026-10-15).